Jane Parks is this week’s Artist Behind the Art Arts and Entertainment December 22, 2021December 22, 20210 Submitted photos Fiber artist Jane Parks said she loves making things for children, such as felted mittens and crochet animals. by Mary Kerns for Burns Times-Herald Jane Parks with some of her crocheted animals. Spark Collaborative Studio would like to introduce one of its newest artists, Jane Parks. Parks is a fiber artist who came to Burns in 1989 with her husband, Randy. Parks learned to knit when she was in the seventh grade. She was taught by nuns in Longview, Wash. She currently works for the Early Childhood Center and said she loves making things for children, such as felted mittens and crochet animals. Parks added, “I am looking forward to branching out a bit on the more artistic side. New things are coming soon!” Spark Collaborative is currently carrying an assortment of Parks’ crochet animals. “I’m always adding new ones,” Parks said. “Right now, I’m working out the details for an opossum.” Spark Collaborative is also offering some of Parks’ knit items, including felted pouches and mittens. Spark Collaborative is located at 341 N. Broadway Ave. in downtown Burns. Do you still have some last-minute holiday shopping to do? Swing by to find one-of-a-kind creations by Parks and other local artists.